Willingboro, New Jersey officials have declared the water supply safe after shutting down a contaminated well. The well, which was found to contain PFAs, a type of 'forever chemical' linked to health issues, was closed following a routine check. The township has advised those with compromised immune systems, the elderly, pregnant individuals, and those with infants to consult healthcare providers before consuming the water. The remaining wells are expected to fulfill the needs of approximately 13,000 customers.

Rowan College at Burlington County is displaying five panels of the National AIDS Memorial Quilt in the student center in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, to bring awareness to students ahead of World AIDS Day. Sociology professor Renita Brady emphasizes the quilt's role in representing activism, love, healing, hope, and remembrance. The panels, on loan from the New Jersey chapter of the AIDS Memorial Quilt, showcase the diversity of lives lost to AIDS and will be on display until December 15, with face masks required for viewers.

The Asian American Alliance in South Jersey is organizing a rally and march to stand against anti-Asian hate crimes. The event aims to encourage the Asian community to report incidents of hate and discrimination. Nina Gao, the president of the alliance, highlighted the challenges faced by the community, including language barriers and fear of retaliation. The rally will take place at the Cherry Hill Library, with Cherry Hill Mayor Susan Shin Angulo among the speakers, and will provide information on reporting hate crimes.

Young African American women in Burlington County are inspired by Kamala Harris's selection as the vice-presidential candidate. Valerie Ellis and her daughter Latrice see themselves in Harris and feel motivated by her political rise. While some, like Jasmine Cartwright-Atkins, have reservations about Harris's past as a prosecutor, they still acknowledge her role in social change and are inspired by her as a woman of color. The naming of Harris is viewed as a significant and hopeful moment amidst the pandemic and racial climate.

Hope Jarnigan, who works in the pharmaceutical industry and has two children, one with autism, finds the work-life balance challenging during the pandemic as she is working more hours and cannot escape work. Stress expert and author Dr. Terry Lyles emphasizes the importance of good boundaries and self-care, including eating, hydrating, and sleeping well, to manage pandemic-related stress and work pressures. In his book 'Performance Under Pressure,' he recommends taking short recovery breaks to cope with stress.

LaVonne Camp, a 96-year-old World War II nurse from Moorestown, recalls her emotional homecoming in 1946 and her service in hospitals in the Pacific theater. Mayor Nicole Gillespie praises Camp as a treasure for preserving memories, and retired Air Force Colonel Linda Carskadon, who is inspired by World War II nurses, will introduce Camp at a virtual ceremony. Camp is honored to be recognized and touched by the sight of an American flag planted outside her window.

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